Just for the Health of It
Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Distribution in Franklin Park
There was a face mask and hand sanitizer distribution event held at the Franklin Park Police Station here in Franklin Park, IL sponsored by Frank J. Aguilar, Cook County Commisioner.
Chamber By O’Hare a Special Presentation to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Chicago
Here is a short video featuring The Chamber by O’Hare and representatives from The Shriners Children’s Hospital in Chicago being presented with a $2000.00 bicycle that was specially made for children with handicaps. Also, a few photographs that I took while covering the presentation. This presentation occurred on February 14, 2019 and you can read […]
Mike’s Tech Corner
In the October edition of People and Places Newspaper I discussed the Dexcom G5 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System for diabetics. Here is a short video that I found on YouTube that explains it further. I will soon be changing over to the new Dexcom G6 and I will discuss that new system in a future […]
Mike’s Tech Corner for September 2018
In the September print edition of People and Places Newspaper I discuss the Omnipod Pump, an insulin pump for diabetics. Here is a video that I found on YouTube that goes into more detail. For those considering going on a pump this is very informative. Please watch.
Franklin Park Blood Drive March 9, 2018
Franklin Park will be holding the first Blood Drive of the year, it will be held on Friday, March 9 from 3-7:30 PM at the Franklin Park Police Station in the Community Room. The drive is held in partnership with Life Source and the Village’s Senior Commission. Thank you for providing the gift of life […]
Westlake Hospital Offers Free Mammograms in October
WESTLAKE HOSPITAL OFFERS FREE MAMMOGRAMS IN OCTOBER Melrose Park, Ill. (September 26, 2013) – Thanks to generous grant funding, Westlake Hospital is again offering free mammograms during the entire month of October to women residing in the following towns located in Proviso Township: Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Forest Park, Hillside, Maywood, Melrose Park, Stone Park and Westchester. Every year […]
Upcoming Events at Westlake Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center
UPCOMING HEALTH CLASSES AND EVENTS AT WESTLAKE HOSPITAL AND WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER FREE Weight Loss Information Sessions With help from our bariatric experts life-changing weight loss is possible. If your weight is keeping you from enjoying life, bariatric surgery may be the answer. One of Chicagolands’s only fully accredited bariatric programs, designated a Center of Excellence, is […]
17 FOODS THAT FIGHT DISEASE
These nutrient-packed foods can help ward off ailments ranging from heart disease to the common cold. Fruits and vegetables are great for your health—and even better for your waistline. But some fresh foods are more powerful than others. Superfoods have more than their fair share of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting nutrients. Pack your meals with […]
Just for the Health of It – January 2013
Memory in a Flash! Information overload can lead to “going blank” at times too. If you’ve ever forgotten someone’s name or where your car is parked, you might find yourself looking desperately for answers on Google. With Alzheimer’s disease affecting an estimated 5.1 million Americans, these small lapses in memory can scare anyone. However, there […]
Just for the Health of It – October 2012
LOOK AWAY! Dreading the sting of your flu vaccine? Look away from that needle. A study in the journal Pain suggests that people who avert their gaze experience less discomfort during immunizations than folks who stare at the syringe. Try chatting with the nurse or focusing on the artwork in the room instead. Previous research […]
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